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Tinubu Unveils Ambitious ₦47.9 Trillion Naira Budget to Stabilise Nigeria’s Economy

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  • Tinubu’s budget focuses on economic stability, security, and infrastructure.
  • Deficit pegged at 3.89% of GDP, to be financed through borrowing.

Abuja, Nigeria – Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has presented a 47.9 trillion naira ($63.9 billion) budget proposal for 2025, aimed at shielding the nation’s economy “from future shocks” while advancing security, infrastructure, and economic opportunities. Addressing lawmakers in Abuja on Wednesday, Tinubu emphasised the budget’s role in laying the groundwork for sustained growth.

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